How much does a podiatrist make in Raleigh?
$185,800a year
Median yearly pay for podiatrists in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area. That is $89.33 an hour or $15,480 a month.
- Hourly
- $89.33
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 57
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $104,300Median: $185,800Highest 10%: $382,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $104,300 | $50.15 | |
| 25th | $138,100 | $66.39 | |
| Median | $185,800 | $89.33 | |
| 75th | $229,200 | $110.19 | |
| 90th | $382,400 | $183.83 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for podiatrists.
| Charlotte, NC | $254,600 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $138,700 |
Related jobs in Raleigh
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $354,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $291,100 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Physician | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $218,800 |
| Pediatrician | $214,700 |
| Dentist | $207,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $168,900 |
| Optometrist | $163,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a podiatrist make an hour in Raleigh?
The median hourly pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $89.33 ($185,800 a year).
Do podiatrists make more in Raleigh than the national average?
Yes: $185,800 against $160,300 nationally, 16% more.
How does Raleigh compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $215,400, so Raleigh pays 14% less.
Where does Raleigh rank for podiatrist pay?
22 of 57 metro areas with data.
How much does a podiatrist make starting out in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $104,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $382,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.